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Strong consumers’ loyalty toward popular brands such as Skippy, Spam, Applegate deli meats and Hormel Bacon is expected to boost Hormel Foods’ sales in the quarters ahead. Also, the company’s productive marketing strategies are likely to tap wider market demand in the near term.

Hormel Foods anticipates accruing earnings within the range of $1.71–$1.77 in fiscal 2017, representing a 4–8% year-over-year increment in earnings. The company estimates to accrue higher earnings on the back of increased revenue and lower input prices.

Strategic moves undertaken by Hormel Foods for propelling commercial growth are likely to generate benefits moving ahead. For instance, inclusion of Justin’s brand within its business would boost the company’s Grocery Products’ sales.

The company also remains committed toward its shareholders and declared a 17% hike in its annual dividend on Nov 21, 2016.

Based on the above mentioned bullish aspects, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the stock has been revised upward by 3.7% for fiscal 2017 in the last 60 days.

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